Chungha

Personal Details :

Full Name: Kim Chan‑mi (김찬미)
Stage Name: Chungha (청하), also known as Annie Kim
Birthdate: February 9, 1996 (Age 29)
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: South Korean
Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Choreographer
Genres: K‑pop, Dance‑Pop
Instruments: Vocals
Years Active: 2016–present
Labels: MNH, YMC, Swing, Studio Blu, More Vision (from 2023), ICM Partners, 88rising
Former Group: I.O.I (Produce 101 Season 1 project group)
Education: Sejong University (Dance major)
Languages: Korean, English
Height: 161 cm (5′4″), Weight: 44 kg, Blood Type: A
MBTI: ISFJ
Fandom: HAART (formerly BYULHARANG)

2016: Competed on Produce 101 and placed 4th, debuting with I.O.I on May 4.
April 2017: Released pre-debut digital single “Week.”
June 7, 2017: Launched her solo career with debut EP Hands on Me (lead single “Why Don’t You Know”).
2018–2020: Released hit singles like “Roller Coaster,” “Snapping,” “Gotta Go,” “Remedy,” and the acclaimed “Stay Tonight.”
2020: Collaborated on “Loveship” with Paul Kim.
2021: Released first full studio album Querencia, which topped charts and received critical acclaim.
July 11, 2022: Dropped second studio album Bare & Rare, co-producing tracks like “Sparkling.”
2022: Signed with 88rising for international activities and performed at major festivals including Waterbomb and Head in the Clouds.
March–April 2023: Announced departure from MNH Entertainment, contract expired April 29; later signed with Jay Park’s label More Vision in October.
March 11, 2024: Released digital single album Eenie Meenie featuring Hongjoong of ATEEZ.
August 28, 2024: Released digital single “Algorithm” with a Y2K-inspired concept.
December 3, 2024: Released festive single “Christmas Promises.”
February 12, 2025: Released mini-album Alivio with title track “Stress” featuring Sunmi.
2023–2025: Hosted as DJ on KBS CoolFM’s “Volume Up.”

Real Name: Kim Chan-mi (김찬미)
Stage Name: Chungha (청하)
Birthdate: February 9, 1996
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Time Abroad: Lived in Dallas, Texas, USA, for approximately 8 years during childhood
Languages: Fluent in Korean and English
Education: Studied Dance at Sejong University
MBTI Personality Type: ISFJ
Hobbies & Interests:
- Dancing and choreographing routines
- Listening to R&B, hip-hop, and acoustic pop music
- Watching K-dramas and movies in her downtime
- Working out and maintaining personal fitness
- Cooking simple meals and trying out new recipes
Pets: Known to be an animal lover and has expressed interest in adopting pets
Philanthropy: Frequently donates to children’s welfare and low-income families
Personality: Described by peers as hardworking, humble, and deeply passionate about her craft

Estimated Net Worth (2025): Approximately $39.3 million USD
Estimated Net Worth (2024): Approximately $35.4 million USD
Estimated Net Worth (2023): Approximately $31.4 million USD
Estimated Net Worth (2022): Approximately $27.5 million USD
Philanthropy: Donated over ₩120 million KRW (~$107,000 USD) to ChildFund Korea
— became a Green Noble Club member in 2021
Family Support: Paid off her family’s debts and gifted her mother a house and car
Allowance: Receives a monthly allowance of ₩500,000 KRW (~$448 USD)

Total Wins: 26 awards from 81+ nominations
Asia Artist Awards
- 2018 Favorite Award (“Roller Coaster” & “Love U”)
- 2019 Best Icon – Music
Genie Music Awards
- 2018 Female Artist
- 2019 Female Solo Artist
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
- 2017 Best of Next (Golden Rookie)
- 2018 Best Dance Performance – Female Solo (“Roller Coaster”)
- 2019 Best Female Artist; Best Dance Performance – Solo (“Gotta Go”)
Seoul Music Awards
- 2018 New Artist Award
- 2020 Bonsang Award
Gaon Chart Music Awards
- 2019 Producer of the Year; Hot Performance of the Year (“Gotta Go”)
- 2020 Artist of the Year – Digital Music (September “Bad Boy”)
The Fact Music Awards
- 2019 Artist of the Year (Bonsang)
Melon Music Awards
- 2019 Best Female Dance (“Gotta Go”)
Korean Music Awards
- 2022 Best K‑pop Album (Querencia)
Other Highlights: Won Best Female Artist and Digital Bonsang at Golden Disc; first music-show wins for “Gotta Go” and “Snapping” on Show Champion
Philanthropy Recognition: Joined ChildFund Korea’s Green Noble Club (donations totaling ₩120M)

Chungha lived in Dallas, Texas, for about 8 years during her childhood and speaks fluent English.
She was a trainee at JYP Entertainment before moving to MNH Entertainment, where she debuted.
Her stage name, “Chungha,” comes from the name of a Korean traditional liquor brand.
She began dancing at a young age and originally wanted to become a ballet dancer.
Chungha is known for choreographing many of her own performances.
She considers Beyoncé and IU among her biggest musical inspirations.
Chungha’s fandom is called “HAART,” formerly known as “Byulharang.”
Despite her fame, she receives a fixed monthly allowance from her agency and carefully manages her finances.
She loves animals and hopes to adopt pets in the future.
Chungha often surprises fans with her humble, down-to-earth attitude and quirky sense of humor.